Train passengers are facing delays of up to 40 minutes after a lorry hit a bridge.

Arriva, Cross Country, Virgin and London Northwestern travellers will be held up between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street in both directions, as work is underway to remove the lorry near Lea Hall.

Birmingham New Street station. (Image: Birmingham Mail)

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West Midlands Railways said: “Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street, trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. We are working with local teams to assess the situation and an update will be provided as soon as we have this.”

Meanwhile for drivers, the A38 Aston Expressway tidal flow system from Dartmouth Circus towards the M6 will not be in operation tonight. As a result three the carriageway will be reduced to three outbound lanes.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays or find an alternative route.